New to makeup? Start here 🤍 My brush picks to help you build a simple kit and understand what each brush is for, without buying more than you need.
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Face Brush Essentials
Face Brush Essentials
Brushes for foundation, concealer, powder and bronzer to get your everyday base routine started.
What I like about this Morphe set is how simple it keeps things 🤍 Five brushes covering foundation, concealer, powder and bronzer without an overwhelming selection. A practical starting point for your base makeup. Just remember, eye brushes are sepa...
Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
What I like about this e.l.f. set is the mix of face and eye brushes, plus a travel roll to keep everything organised 🤍 Plenty of options for exploring different looks, though you may not need this many brushes for a simple everyday routine.
Ultimate Makeup Brush Set & Travel Roll - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
I like how this Morphe set covers your base, eyes and brows in just eight brushes 🤍 A manageable selection for beginners who want to explore a full makeup look. Check what you already own, though, so you’re not doubling up on the basics!
Best of Blends 8-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
Blush lovers, this Real Techniques trio is cute and thoughtfully put together 💕 I like the small tip for precise placement and the larger brushes for blending across the cheeks. A focused addition for blush and bronzer, rather than a complete starte...
Cheeky Trio Makeup Brush & Sponge Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
The thoughtful shape is what I like about this beautyblender puff 💕 A pointed tip for smaller areas, a plush side for powder and a smooth side for touchups. Handy if you prefer precise powder placement over a big fluffy brush.
The pointed shape is what catches my eye with this Juvia’s Place puff 🤎 Great for getting into smaller areas around the nose and under the eyes, with a finger strap for control. Keep your powder light so you don’t overdo the under eyes!
Small I am Magic Pyramid Puff - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
This little brush is perfect for concealer ✨ The rounded shape makes it easy to blend around the under eyes and smaller areas without disturbing your base. Great for getting that smooth, seamless finish with more control. 🤎 amazon.com
tarte shape tape blur concealer stick brush
This brush is so good for precise highlighting ✨ The curved shape hugs the cheekbones beautifully, while the slimmer side makes it easy to hit the nose, brow bone and cupid’s bow. Perfect when you want your glow placed exactly where it belongs. 🤎
Fenty Beauty Cheek-Hugging Highlight Brush 120
Such a handy little multi use brush ✨ The shape gives you good control for concealer, detailed eyeshadow work and smaller areas around the eyes. Perfect when you want precise placement without using a bulky brush. 🤎
Goat Hair Eyeshadow & Albeaut Concealer Brush Set 8PCS
Such a smart little beauty bag essential ✨ It keeps your makeup sponge protected from dirt and grime, while the vented silicone design lets it breathe and dry between uses. Perfect for travel or keeping your makeup bag more hygienic. 🤎
e.l.f. Safe Travels Sponge Case
This one is made for soft, seamless blush application ✨ The cheek hugging shape helps sweep and blend color exactly where you want it, and it works with liquid, cream and powder blush. Perfect if you like a smooth, buildable finish instead of harsh b...
r.e.m. beauty by Ariana Grande Vegan Blush Brush
Such a nice everyday powder brush ✨ The fluffy shape helps diffuse product softly, so blush, bronzer or setting powder looks blended instead of patchy. Perfect for buildable makeup and a soft airbrushed finish. 🤎
Anisa Beauty Blush Brush Duo | Angled & Multi-Powder